Religious OCD (Scrupulosity) Recovery

Religious OCD (Scrupulosity) Recovery
Author: Ali Greymond
Publisher: Ali Greymond
Total Pages: 1
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1988320003

Ali Greymond is not a doctor. She recovered from OCD using this method and has helped people all over the world recover from OCD as well. If you are ready to recover from OCD, this book is for you. This book uses You Have OCD Recovery Method, developed by Ali Greymond. In this method of getting over Religious OCD we are going to focus on getting rid of OCD thoughts by changing how you react to the thoughts. This method ensures that you get over your present OCD worries and at the same time not create any new thoughts. To begin your recovery, you need to fully understand the “mechanics” of OCD. This book will explain what you need to do to start feeling better. It will explain to you exactly why the thoughts are there, why they are constantly coming into your mind and most importantly, how to make them stop. Once you understand how your mind works and what makes the thoughts come and go, you will get back the control you have lost and will be able to fully recover. What You Will Discover In This Workbook: - Proven method of getting over OCD (modified specifically for Religious OCD) - Daily charts and tasks that will keep you progressing in recovery - How to recognize OCD thoughts (modified specifically for Religious OCD) - How to stop OCD thoughts (modified specifically for Religious OCD) - What you MUST do on daily basis to get rid of OCD obsessions and compulsions - What you are doing wrong and what thoughts and actions are making your OCD worse. - Real life stress and how it relates to OCD This book will tell you exactly what you need to do to get rid of OCD. No fillers or useless information. Disclaimer: This book is for information purposes only and is not medical advice. For medical advice please consult a medical doctor.

Can Christianity Cure Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Can Christianity Cure Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Author: Ian Osborn
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1585580171

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a relentless condition, the primary symptom being the occurrence of terrifying ideas, images, and urges that jump into a person's mind and return again and again, despite the individual's attempt to remove them. Christians who suffer from OCD may grapple with additional guilt, as the undesired thoughts are frequently of a spiritual nature. Yet people may be surprised to learn that some of the greatest leaders in Christian history also struggled with this malady. What did they experience? How did they cope? Were they able to overcome these tormenting, often violent, obsessions? Where did God fit into the picture? Ian Osborn shares the personal accounts of Martin Luther, John Bunyan, and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, as well as his own story, in exploring how faith and science work together to address this complex issue.

The Doubting Disease

The Doubting Disease
Author: Joseph W. Ciarrocchi
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1995
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780809135530

The Doubting Disease by Joseph W. Ciarrocchi brings to the fore the most current information available today on religion and scruples, scrupulosity, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). In this book he helps us clearly appreciate the interior anguish suffered by thousands of people of faith who have this symptomatology and what we can do about it. As well as offering a concise, helpful understanding of the demographics, etiology and treatment of scrupulosity and OCD, in the Doubting Disease he also addresses the questions: *How does scrupulosity develop? *What are the differences between common and uncommon scrupulosity? *What are some classic and contemporary models of religious scrupulosity? *Where does the issue of scrupulosity fit into the history of pastoral care? *What are some practical ways to target scruples and increase motivation for reduction of scrupulosity and compulsivity? *How and when should persons get help for scrupulosity and OCD? Essential for all persons involved in general ministry, pastoral counseling, and the treatment of religious persons suffering from scrupulosity and OCD, I believe this book will also be of great service for anyone interested in the psychology of religion and the theological topics of "conversion," "discernment," and "sin." ---Robert J. Wicks Series Editor +

When in Doubt, Make Belief

When in Doubt, Make Belief
Author: Jeff Bell
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1577319095

When in doubt, make belief. For author and news anchor Jeff Bell, these are words to live by. Literally. As someone who has spent much of his life battling severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Bell has had to overcome crippling uncertainty few people can imagine. In this powerful follow-up to his critically acclaimed memoir, Rewind, Replay, Repeat, Bell expounds on the principles of applied belief that allowed him to make such a remarkable recovery from this “doubting disease” and the lessons he’s learned while traveling the country talking about doubt. With the help of more than a dozen leading experts, Bell offers readers practical techniques for pushing through the discomfort of uncertainty — whether it stems from OCD or just everyday worries — and demonstrates how a shift from decisions based on fear and doubt to ones based on purpose and service can transform any life. Featuring interviews with Sylvia Boorstein, Patty Duke, Dan Millman, Leon Panetta, Tom Sullivan, and others

Strivings Within - The OCD Christian

Strivings Within - The OCD Christian
Author: Mitzi VanCleve
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-01-21
Genre: Obsessive-compulsive disorder
ISBN: 9781517678449

Strivings Within takes the reader through the personal journey of the author as she shares her transparent account of her struggle with Anxiety Disorders. This book will resonate with those who suffer from OCD in such a way that they will feel as though Mitzi has written some of their own story. Strivings Within takes the reader from a pain-filled and confusing experience to enlightenment hope and purpose. It is very difficult for the Christian to reconcile the experience of intense anxiety to the life of faith. That can't happen until the sufferer realizes that they have a valid but very manageable disorder. Strivings Within is a must read for the Christian who is afflicted with OCD, as well as for those who love them.

Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts

Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
Author: Sally M. Winston
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2017-03-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1626254362

You are not your thoughts! In this powerful book, two anxiety experts offer proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you get unstuck from disturbing thoughts, overcome the shame these thoughts can bring, and reduce your anxiety. If you suffer from unwanted, intrusive, frightening, or even disturbing thoughts, you might worry about what these thoughts mean about you. Thoughts can seem like messages—are they trying to tell you something? But the truth is that they are just thoughts, and don’t necessarily mean anything. Sane and good people have them. If you are someone who is plagued by thoughts you don’t want—thoughts that scare you, or thoughts you can’t tell anyone about—this book may change your life. In this compassionate guide, you’ll discover the different kinds of disturbing thoughts, myths that surround your thoughts, and how your brain has a tendency to get “stuck” in a cycle of unwanted rumination. You’ll also learn why common techniques to get rid of these thoughts can backfire. And finally, you’ll learn powerful cognitive behavioral skills to help you cope with and move beyond your thoughts, so you can focus on living the life you want. Your thoughts will still occur, but you will be better able to cope with them—without dread, guilt, or shame. If you have unwanted thoughts, you should remember that you aren’t alone. In fact, there are millions of people just like you—good people who have awful thoughts, gentle people with violent thoughts, and sane people with “crazy” thoughts. This book will show you how to move past your thoughts so you can reclaim your life! This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Coping with OCD

Coping with OCD
Author: Troy DuFrene
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2008-06-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1572246812

When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can feel like your own mind is at war with itself. Instead of having productive and positive thoughts, you rehash the same worries and fears over and over again until they become unbearable. Did you really remember to lock the front door? What if you were to hit someone while driving your car? You may find yourself engaging in exhaustive rituals to keep these thoughts at bay. But soon, the doubts come back with a vengeance. Coping with OCD offers a simple and engaging program that can help anyone with mild to moderate OCD get started on the road to recovery. This book begins with a crash course on what OCD is-and what it is not. You'll learn a proven, three-part program for recovery that uses safe and gradual exposure to distressing thoughts and situations, mindfulness practice, and techniques to restructure thinking. Additional chapters address how families can help, dealing with shame and blame, depression, and maintaining progress. The book also includes a helpful list of resources for further reading and additional support.

Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Author: Monnica T. Williams
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0190669535

Sexual obsessions are a common symptom of OCD, but addressing them in treatment is uniquely challenging due to feelings of shame, prior misdiagnosis, and the covert nature of ritualizing behaviors. These complicating factors make it difficult for clients to disclose their symptoms and for clinicians to know how to approach treatment. Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder provides clinicians with the information and guidance needed to help clients experiencing unwanted and intrusive thoughts of a sexual nature. Opening with background information on sexual obsessions and OCD, including assessment and differential diagnosis, Williams and Wetterneck then offer a complete, step-by-step manual describing treatment using a combination of empirically-supported CBT strategies, such as exposure and response prevention, cognitive therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as useful mindfulness techniques. Accompanying these practical, step-by-step instructions are educational handouts and diagrams for clients designed to promote learning. The book concludes with a discussion of relationship issues that commonly result from sexually-themed OCD, and how therapists can tackle these problems. Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an essential resource for clinicians who treat OCD, as well as students and trainees from across the mental health professions.

Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts

Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts
Author: Christine Purdon
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2005
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1572243813

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is now rated the fourth most common psychological disorder in the United States. This resource addresses obsessive thoughts as a specific symptom of the disorder, and in addition to self-care strategies, offers information about professional care.

OCD Treatment Through Storytelling

OCD Treatment Through Storytelling
Author: Allen H. Weg
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2011-01-13
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0195383567

OCD Treatment Through Storytelling contains dozens of stories that therapists can adapt and employ in their own practices to explain hard-to-grasp aspects of OCD and its most effective treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention.